ΤΥΦΟΥ, τυφου
TYPHOU, typhou
Sounds Like: TY-foo
Translations: of smoke, of vapor, of conceit, of arrogance, of pride
From the root: ΤΥΦΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'typhos'. It refers to smoke or vapor, but more commonly, it signifies conceit, arrogance, or pride. It is often used to describe a state of being puffed up or blinded by self-importance. In a sentence, it would typically follow a preposition like 'under' or 'because of' to indicate the source or cause of something, such as 'under the influence of pride'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5188 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 2:1
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 9 — 10:222
From the same root
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